Foxtrot vs Skipjack
The Foxtrot and the Skipjack are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,983 tons for the Foxtrot vs 3,124 tons for the Skipjack. The Foxtrot reaches 16 knots vs 15 knots for the Skipjack. Operational range is 20,000 nautical miles for the Foxtrot vs 99,999 for the Skipjack. The Foxtrot carries a crew of 78 vs 93 for the Skipjack. Submerged displacement is 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot vs 3,569 tons for the Skipjack. The Foxtrot can dive to 296 m compared to 210 m for the Skipjack. The Foxtrot was produced in 75 units vs 6 for the Skipjack. The Foxtrot was commissioned in 1958, 1 years before the Skipjack (1959).
| Ex-USSR submarine, 1958 introduction year, propelled by three diesel engines and three electric motors. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric patrol submarines |
| Manufacturer | Sudomekh |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number built | 75 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, introduced in 1959, displaced 3,124 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered fast attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $40 million |
| Displacement | 1,983 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 20,000 nm at 8 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 89.9 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 7.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 78 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 296 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 3 × Kolomna 2D42M 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) diesel engines; 3 × Electric motors (two 1,350 hp and one 2,700 hp); 1 × 180 hp auxiliary motor; 3 shafts |
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| Displacement | 3,124 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 76.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 93 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 210 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 S5W reactor, geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Foxtrot-class or Skipjack-class?
The Skipjack-class has greater displacement at 3,124 tons compared to the Foxtrot-class's 1,983 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or Skipjack-class?
The Foxtrot-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Skipjack-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or Skipjack-class?
The Skipjack-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Foxtrot-class has a range of 20,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Foxtrot-class or Skipjack-class?
The Foxtrot-class is longer at 89.9 meters compared to the Skipjack-class's 76.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and Skipjack-class have?
The Skipjack-class has a larger crew complement of 93 compared to the Foxtrot-class's 78 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Foxtrot-class or Skipjack-class?
The Foxtrot-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 296 meters compared to the Skipjack-class's 210 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Foxtrot-class or Skipjack-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Skipjack-class.